WBD Networks (Discovery)

WBD Networks (Discovery)

https://wbd.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryinc/

WBD Networks, also known as Discovery, is a privately owned company headquartered in the United States. It operates under its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, having been founded in 1985 and employing approximately 35,500 individuals. The company reported $17.7B in revenue as of 2025. Focusing on entertainment, WBD Networks functions as a global broadcaster and media company. Its portfolio encompasses a wide array of brands, including Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The company also includes the multi-platform joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network, in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, which provides locally relevant sports programming and covers the Olympic Games across Europe. WBD Networks was previously known as Discovery, Inc.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1985

Headcount

35,500

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Entertainment

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On September 18, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a request from Paramount and Skydance, allowing foreign investors to participate in their $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The commission placed restrictions on this approval, barring foreign investors from holding voting stock in the merged entity and waiving the typical 25% foreign ownership cap. Earlier the same day, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) commenced the 19th edition of its flagship School Contact Programme (SCP) in India through POGO and Cartoon Network. Kickstarted in August, this initiative aims to engage 1 million children across 1,400 schools in 18 cities, solidifying WBD's role as an architect of India's largest school outreach in kids' entertainment. This follows a September 18 report that Paramount is considering leaving California, potentially ending over a century of studio operation from Hollywood, as its legal battle over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition intensifies. Sources indicated Paramount's seriousness about relocating as California Attorney-General Rob Bonta and attorneys-general from 11 other states pursue an antitrust case to stop the proposed merger.

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Sep

23rd

2026

12:15

M&A Activities, Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag, M&A Activities

Analysis: CNN, CBS News oversight board will be 'toothless,' experts warn

David Ellison is set to take control of two of the biggest news organizations in the U.S. after his Paramount Skydance completes its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, giving him wide influence over the news media landscape.

Omaha World-Herald

Sep

23rd

2026

11:34

M&A Activities, Capital Investment, M&A Activities, Regulations and Policies, Investments, Regulatory Compliance

Backed Paramount Skydance Nears $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger After US Lawsuit Settlements and FCC Approval

Dubai: Paramount Skydance has moved closer to buying Warner Bros. Discovery after settling lawsuits brought by 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America. The deal also has approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for substantial investment from funds in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Sep

23rd

2026

08:55

M&A Activities, Regulatory Compliance

Analysis-Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

Sept 22 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance is promising the largest volume of movies in Hollywood after its Warner Bros. Discovery ( WBD ) purchase as it also aims for up to $6 billion in cost savings.

Fidelity Investments

Sep

23rd

2026

08:54

M&A Activities, M&A Activities

Paramount pledges to release 30 films a year. How will that add up?

By Harshita Mary Varghese and Lisa Richwine Sept 22 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance is promising the largest volume of movies in Hollywood after its Warner Bros. Discovery purchase as it also aims for up to $6 billion in cost savings.

Sep

23rd

2026

07:58

M&A Activities, M&A Activities, Regulatory Compliance

Wearables Replace: Paramount might want to launch far more motion pictures to make this merger work – Consumer Expertise

Now that Paramount has reached a settlement with the 12 states that have been suing to dam its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), the studio is even nearer to changing into one of many world’s largest manufacturing homes.

Sep

23rd

2026

07:30

M&A Activities, B2B Tag, M&A Activities

Paramount-Warner Bros. Closes in 2 Weeks: What Does That Mean for Creatives? | Analysis

On Monday, Paramount CEO David Ellison, taking a victory lap after securing a settlement that gives the go-ahead to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, told staff in a memo that the $110 billion combination would mean “more opportunity for our creatives, production crews and employees across the business, and more great entertainment for audiences everywhere.” A day later, protesters from the Block the Merger coalition held a rally in front of the Paramount lot, clearly skeptical about Ellison’s claims.

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

M&A Activities, B2B Tag, M&A Activities

AEW’s Internal View On The Massive Merger Between Paramount Skydance & Warner Bros. Discovery

AEW appears to be optimistic about the company’s future following the massive merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance recently reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that had attempted to block its acquisition of WBD.

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

M&A Activities, Regulatory and Legal, M&A Activities

Backed Paramount Skydance Nears $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger After US Lawsuit Settlements and FCC Approval

Dubai: Paramount Skydance has moved closer to buying Warner Bros. Discovery after settling lawsuits brought by 12 US states and the Writers Guild of America. The deal also has approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for substantial investment from funds in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar..Get updated faster and ...

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

New Offerings, Partnerships and Alliances, New Offerings, Partnerships

Germany: HBO Max on MagentaTV

September 23, 2026 Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) HBO Max streaming service in now available via Deutsche Telekom’s MagentaTV package with internet and landline. The service first launched in Germany in January and brings together blockbusters movies, award-winning series, iconic hits and family favourites from popular entertainment brands such as HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Warner Bros, Cartoon Network and more.

Advanced Television

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

M&A Activities, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Business Restructuring, M&A Activities

The Banish Acquisition: Insiders Say Mood at CNN Is Like a Funeral After Paramount Merger Approval

Despite the Democrats’ best efforts, Paramount Skydance has settled with 12 state attorneys general. That means the company can now complete an $81 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN. That’s bad news for the propagandists at the cable ‘news’ network.

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

M&A Activities, Cost Cutting, Layoffs, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Layoffs, Business Restructuring, Cost Cutting, M&A Activities, Regulatory Compliance

Warner merger sparks fears of mass layoffs at CNN – channelnews

CNN staff are reportedly bracing for significant job cuts after Paramount Skydance cleared a major regulatory hurdle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The US$111 billion merger is expected to close within weeks after Paramount reached a settlement with a coalition of 12 US state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America.

Channelnews Australia

Sep

23rd

2026

06:30

Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag, Business Restructuring, Legal Issues and Lawsuits

Digest: Paramount Clears Legal Hurdle Ahead of Warner Merger; Amazon Bars Meta’s Muse From Agentic Shopping

In today’s Digest, we look at Paramount clearing a legal hurdle ahead of its Warner merger, Amazon blocking Meta’s AI assistant in an agentic shopping standoff, and Ant Group reshaping Alipay for agentic commerce. Paramount clears legal hurdle ahead of Warner merger Paramount has cleared its last major hurdle to closing its USD$81bn (£60.75bn) merger with Warner Bros Discovery, reaching a settlement with California and a coalition of states that had sued to block the deal.

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WBD Networks (Discovery) currently holds 14 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling and tennis.

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